Saint Sigismund Church

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Church
19th C

Elevation : 953m

Chef Lieu, 74300 Saint-Sigismond

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Built in the 14th century by the founding father Nicod Festi, it is dedicated to the Burgundian king Sigismund.

In 1471, Antoine Noblet undertook the renovation and expansion of the church. From this Gothic period, the small side door—composed of three pointed arches—remains. A holy water font honoring him can be seen behind the presbytery. Renovated in the early 19th century by Father Rouge, the church will impress you with its rich history and intricate details: a bulbous bell tower, Baroque and Neoclassical altarpieces, a Gothic porch, and a dome... The fresco depicting King Sigismund the Martyr beside a well could not be completed because the artist died before finishing it. Inside, in the transept, which typically depicts the four elements (water, fire, air, and earth) dominated by the image of the sky, the sculptor chose instead to represent the four Gospels: Matthew with a sculpture of a winged man, Mark with that of a lion, Luke with that of a winged ox, and John with that of an eagle. The church is closed to the public outside of Mass times, but a request can be made to the Saint-Sigismond Town Hall. In the summer, the adventure game “Elisabeth Laurelot, Adventurer of Time” lets you discover the village’s history around the church. More information is available at the Cluses Tourist Office.